Staff Attorney

Company Overview

Berkshire Residential Investments is a people-first real estate investment company who values not only the impact we make as a company, but the time we spend together in our high-performing teams. We value individual skills and perspectives to allow us to best serve our employees, investors, residents, and other stakeholders.

If you’re interested in a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work each day, come join our talented and growing team at Berkshire Residential Investments. Our environment of entrepreneurial spirit, culture of expertise and our people-first approach will allow you to thrive while continuing to grow in your career.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the Staff Attorney will assist with complex legal matters and projects for Berkshire and its affiliates with a focus on day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide significant attention to property-related legal matters such as:
  • Advise on ADA/Fair Housing questions and investigate allegations of discrimination
  • Manage and provide advice regarding resident complaints
  • Draft, review and negotiate various types of agreements, including corporate, vendor contracts, settlement and confidentiality agreements
  • Provide litigation management support
  • Manage outside counsel
  • Advise team members regarding various land use matters, including easements
  • Oversee the review of retail leases
  • Manage mechanics/construction liens
• Serve as internal risk manager
  • Support claims services with outside broker and consultant
  • Coordinate internally regarding insurance and risk management matters and communicate with outside broker accordingly
  • Lead and/or supervise special portfolio-wide projects and draft associated policies
  • Attend industry conferences, meetings and stay current with publications and reports to remain apprised of legal developments and industry practice
  • Consistently demonstrate use of tact and discretion.

Knowledge/ Experience:

• Three to five 3-5 years' relevant law firm and/or in-house experience
• Knowledge of real estate, landlord/tenant, and contract law
• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate corporate and real estate related agreements
• Demonstrated analytic skills, including excellent negotiation and drafting capabilities
• Independent worker who shows initiative
• Aptitude for organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple priorities, using critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated multi-modal communication style that reaches every stakeholder, specifically excellent verbal, and written communications
• Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization
• Collaborative working style, and commitment to excellence, with a strong work ethic
• Exhibits emotional intelligence, particularly in high pressure and sensitive situations
• Demonstrates tenacity, patience, and perseverance to work with matters from beginning to end of process
• Represent the Berkshire brand well to candidates by seeking to understand the capabilities and insights of people with unique backgrounds, cultures, styles, and abilities
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and communications of information
• Develop productive working relationships with all team members, including internal clients and external third parties

Technical/Educational Requirements:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Member of the Massachusetts Bar, or member of a state Bar in good standing with ability to obtain Single-Client status or full waiver from Massachusetts
• Demonstrated ability to use and learn new technology (e.g., computers/hardware, mobile, software, cloud-based programs)
• Proficiency with computers, keyboards, monitors and telephone headsets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Products (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, Power Point)

Berkshire Residential offers an excellent benefits package, focusing on our employees’ total health and wellness. We offer programs and incentives that promote physical, mental, financial, and behavioral wellbeing both within and beyond our workplace. Please visit our Careers page for full details – and to learn more about how we value our employees.

Berkshire Residential values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Berkshire is committed to providing equal opportunity in all practices, including employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that decisions affecting employees are made without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.